History of TUDOR
The TUDOR brand was established in Geneva, Switzerland in 1926 by a skillful watchmaker by the name of Hans Wilsdorf. Known for his time spent with Rolex, Wilsdorf had a dream of creating a brand of high-quality timepieces that served as a more accessible alternative to Rolex watches. The main aspect of the brand that he never lost sight of, was ensuring that TUDOR watches were equally as dependable as their Rolex predecessors, without compromising the significantly more affordable price point. Over the last century, TUDOR has separated itself from its competitors and distinguished a highly-reputable name for its prestigious mechanical watches.
The 1953 TUDOR Oyster Prince model went through a series of extreme testing to prove its durability, precision, and resilience under extreme conditions. One of the tests included surviving on the wrist of a stonecutter, which put the watch through intense vibrations for three months. Another involved a motorcycle racer who wore the watch and raced for 1,000 miles. This level of durability has become essential when creating watches for the military, navy, engineers, divers, and other highly-strenuous careers.
Aside from their resilient nature, the brand is also admired for its elegant mechanical dress watches for men and women. These watches effortlessly reflect the best of Rolex, while becoming a distinguished name among the competitive watchmaking industry. TUDOR has perfected chronograph models that can withstand even the most extreme and dangerous conditions. Over time, this transformed into a commitment to style and elegance without sacrificing TUDOR’s core values of high-quality tool watchmaking.
For nearly a century, TUDOR’s commitment to innovation and technology has served as the key foundation to securing its spot among some of the best watchmakers in history. Each TUDOR watch reminds us that true craftsmanship leads to both elegant and precise timepieces that can also offer dependability in even the most strenuous conditions. TUDOR continues to uphold the high-quality standards of its sister brand, Rolex, with timelessly elegant watches with supreme durability and precision.